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MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.

A trough embedded in a humid northerly air flow is bringing heavy rain on King's Birthday.

Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for Westland south of Hokitika, parts of the Tasman District , Ranges of Buller and Richmond and Bryant Ranges. Other parts of the South Island are also under heavy rain watches.

Motueka and the broader Tasman district experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday.